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American Anthem

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From Ken Burns' documentary, "The War"
American Anthem, covered by Norah Jones
[PIANO INTRO]
C  G/BAm
 -  
F  C/EDm
 -  
FD7/F#Dm7/GG7
   -  -
[VERSE 1]
C   G/B        Am
All we've been given, by
Dm7                C/E
those who came before, the
Am         Dm7
dream of a nation, where
F                 G
freedom would endure, the
F        G          Am7
work and prayers of centuries, have
Dm7                E7
brought us to this day
Dm7               C/E
What shall be our legacy? What
F                 G7
will our children say?
[CHORUS]
         C  G/B Am7
Let them say of me, I was
Dm7     C/E
one who believed, in
Am          Dm7
sharing the blessings
FM7   G7
I received, let me
C      G/B  Am
know in my heart, when my
Dm7      E7
days are through
 DmC/EF FM7D
       /
America America, I
Dm7/G   G7      C (piano: C major arpeggio into bridge)
gave my best to you
[PIANO BRIDGE]
Am F Dm7 F D7/F#
Dm7/G G6
[VERSE 2]
C    G/B  Am7
Each generation from the 
Dm7               C/E
plains to distant shore with the
Am7                  Dm
gifts that they were given, were
   F                 G
determined to leave more
C       G/B       Am7
Battles fought together, acts of
Dm7               E/G#
conscience fought alone
Dm7           C/E
these are the seeds from which
  F         G7
America has grown
[CHORUS]
         CCM7BAm
          / 
Let them say of me, I was
Dm7        C/E
one who believed, in
Am7         Dm7
sharing the blessings that
FM7   G7
I received, let me
C    G/B   Am
know in my heart, when my
Dm7      E
days are through
Dm7  C/E  F  Dm
America America, I
Dm7/G   G7      C (piano: C major arpeggio into solo)
gave my best to you
[PIANO SOLO]
C G/B Am7
F Dm7
FD7/F#Dm7/G
   G7#5
[VERSE 3]
    C     G/B Am7
For those who think they
Dm7             C/E
have nothing to share, who
Am            C/G
fear in their hearts, there
F          G7
is no hero there, know each
FM7   Dm7/G  Am
quiet act of dignity is
Dm7        E/G#
that which fortifies the
Dm7       C/E
soul of a nation 
F               G7
that will never die
[CHORUS]
         C  G/B Am
Let them say of me, I was
Dm7     C/E
one who believed in
Am7         Dm
sharing the blessings
F     G7
I received, let me
C/ECM7B Am7
 /  
know in my heart, when my
Dm       E/G#
days are through
 Dm7 C/E  F  Dm7
America America, I
Dm7/G   G7      Am      C/G
gave my best to you...
 Dm  C/E  F  D7/F#
America (PIANO finishes 2nd "America"), I
C/G     G7      C
gave my best to you.

American Anthem chords and lyrics

Free chords for American Anthem by Norah Jones. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

From Ken Burns' documentary, "The War"
American Anthem, covered by Norah Jones
[PIANO INTRO]
C - G/B Am
F - C/E Dm
F D7/F# Dm7/G - G7 -
[VERSE 1]
[CHORUS]
Dm7/G   G7      C (piano: C major arpeggio into bridge)
gave my best to you
[PIANO BRIDGE]
Am F Dm7 F D7/F# 
Dm7/G G6
[VERSE 2]
[CHORUS]
Dm7/G   G7      C (piano: C major arpeggio into solo)
gave my best to you
[PIANO SOLO]
C G/B Am7
F Dm7
F D7/F# Dm7/G G7#5
[VERSE 3]
[CHORUS]

American Anthem Chords by Norah Jones

Learn how to play American Anthem by Norah Jones with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “American Anthem chords”, “American Anthem guitar chords”, or “Norah Jones American Anthem chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy American Anthem chords and for experienced players who want accurate American Anthem lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G/B, Am, F, C/E, Dm.

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What key is "American Anthem" in?

The chords for "American Anthem" show the original chord names (including C, G/B, Am, F, C/E, Dm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.